Why is there PTFE and Kynar extended delivery
During the last year, the market has experienced more difficulties than I have seen in my three decades experience. In the past I have seen sharp price increases, and I have seen several shortages, and delivery delays caused by plastic resin allocations by plastic resin companies. This is actually the first time I have seen all these issues at the same time.
PTFE Rod (TFE) and Kynar - PVDF both are on allocation.
This pair of resins are in short supply. The PTFE Sheet suppliers product PTFE (TFE) and Kynar-PVDF manufacturing requires a mineral called Fluorspar which is mined in Mongolia and China. The world interest in this mineral has increased significantly, additionally, the supply has tightened. PTFE materials have high heat resistance, excellent chemical resistance and incredibly low co-efficient of friction (slick) and is utilized in a good deal of purposes from non-stick fry pans to ptfe tape for home use. This particular mineral is a important raw materials in the production of fluoropolymers, fluorolubricants and many refrigerants.This rise in demand mixed with shortage of raw materials has caused a dramatic price increase (almost double throughout the last year), shortages, and we expect these two factors to continue in the near future.
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